Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
North America, United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Texas Redbud
Eastern Redbud
Habitat
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
Forest margins, gardens, Open Plains, open Woodlands, orchards, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in summer, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS
CERCIS canadensis var. texensis 'Oklahoma'
Common Name
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
Oklahoma Redbud, Texas Redbud
In Hindi
echinocactus
ओकलाहोमा Redbud
In German
echinocactus
Oklahoma Redbud
In French
echinocactus
Oklahoma Redbud
In Spanish
echinocactus
Oklahoma Redbud
In Greek
Echinocactus
Οκλαχόμα κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Echinocactus
Oklahoma Redbud
In Polish
Echinocactus
Oklahoma Redbud
In Latin
Echinocactus
Oklahoma Redbud
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Echinocactus
Cercis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Echinocactus and Oklahoma Redbud
Season and care of Echinocactus and Oklahoma Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Echinocactus and Oklahoma Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oklahoma Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand and for Oklahoma Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oklahoma Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Echinocactus and Oklahoma Redbud Physical Information
Echinocactus and Oklahoma Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Oklahoma Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Echinocactus and Oklahoma Redbud are as follows:
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
Echinocactus leaf color:
Oklahoma Redbud flower color: Magenta, Fuchsia and Rose
- Oklahoma Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple and Plum
Care of Echinocactus and Oklahoma Redbud
Care of Echinocactus and Oklahoma Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Oklahoma Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oklahoma Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.